@8166, As it stands, the engine does not like to drop down for shifting. It takes several seconds with the throttle rolled off for the revs to drop al...

Also check the fork tubes. Sometimes the seals will be good, but there will be a small nick or ding in the fork tube that "pumps" oil past the seal an...

As Scot alluded to, forget all about the tachometer. Don't even look at it. Have a friend slowly rev the engine up from 1000 to 5000 RPM and set the t...

Thank you very much for responding to my situation. Now THAT is crazy to me because by normal "rules of attachment", green goes to green, etc., Y...

I'm going to give you an answer from my several decades of servicing Brit bikes, which by the way have absolutely terrible mechanical advance systems....

In the world of motorcycle maintenance there are Causes and there are Symptoms. If we step out on faith and accept that the starter busted due to l...

On my '79 RT I just located a fault I suspected for weeks might be issues with a borrowed fuel cap not breathing. Turns out the ignition switch heats ...

Water in oil usually shows up as thick green slime, like someone smushed a lot of caterpillars or some such. It is usually the result of washing with ...

Funny you should ask. I'm on a motorcycle camping trip with 30 of my closest Brit bike pals and just last night one of the team brought out a new LED ...

Oh man, I feel for you. However, these type issues typically do not leave you stranded 20 miles form the nearest sign of civilization. IME, most of th...

In a previous post I noted the rear shocks on my 1978 R100RS as Icon (14") Actually they are Icon but 13" (330 mm) in lieu of the 14" noted. Just wa...

Agreed! My main seal and pushrod tube seals are crapping out for sure. Looking forward to replacing and cleaning up the mess! The push rod tube s...

Welcome aboard. My first thought on seeing your lovely combo... "I got one of those !!" You'll love your Airhead. Congrats.

Welcome aboard !